OFF GRID RETREAT in Appalachian Ohio by Midland Architecture

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Description:

This 900 square foot off grid retreat, situated on the family’s cattle farm in Appalachian Ohio, blends old and new technologies to create a self-sustaining home. South facing glazing in the living room provides views across a seven acre lake, and is also integral to the passive solar design which generates heat when coupled with the concrete finish floors. Additional sustainable features include a fresh water cistern supplied by a natural spring that runs along the building site; electricity generated by a solar cell array; and spray foam insulated walls and ceilings. The exterior is clad with a Corten metal standing seam roof and burnt cedar siding with Douglas fir columns. The interior layout features two bedrooms and a single bath, along with a great room and kitchen.

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• Architects: Midland Architecture
• Project: OFF GRID RETREAT
• Location: Appalachian Ohio, USA
• Designer: Greg Dutton
• Completed: July 2014

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Background on project:

My dad for years wanted to build a cabin at this specific site on the family farm (my parents operate a cattle farm outside of St. Clairsville, Ohio). So on his birthday in 2012, I presented this design to him as his present. We built it over the winter of 2013 and through the spring/summer of 2014. I served as the contractor, and we hired help to get it constructed.
Our deadline was July 2014, as my wife and I were married at the site in August. Adjacent to the retreat is an open air pavilion which was built at the same time, and where we held our ceremony. I’ve included a picture of it as well.

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MIDLAND ARCHITECTURE  About

Midland is an architecture and interior design firm specializing in enduring regional architecture delivered collaboratively to residential and commercial clients. We are equally at home in the open green spaces of southwestern Pennsylvania and southeastern Ohio, as we are in its dense older cities and towns. The unique character of this region, neither Midwest nor East, inspired our name and our mission: Midland.

We strive to provide design services individually tailored to each client, and to craft thoughtful solutions that address their needs, mindful of their budget and schedule.

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Tags: Appalachian Ohio, USA

Categories: Family house, Farm, Residential

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